sentados
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📝 In Action
Los niños estaban sentados en el suelo, escuchando la historia.
A1The children were seated on the floor, listening to the story.
Necesitamos más sillas; hay diez invitados sentados y cinco de pie.
A2We need more chairs; there are ten guests sitting and five standing.
Quédense sentados hasta que el profesor dé la señal.
B1Remain seated until the teacher gives the signal.
💡 Grammar Points
Agreement is Key
Since 'sentados' is an adjective, it must match the group it describes. Use 'sentados' for all men or a mixed group, but use 'sentadas' if the group is all women.
State of Being
This word almost always pairs with 'estar' (to be) because it describes a temporary state or position: 'Ellos están sentados.' (They are seated). Use 'estar,' not 'ser.'
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting 'Estar'
Mistake: "Los invitados son sentados."
Correction: Los invitados están sentados. (The guests are seated.) 'Ser' is for permanent identity; 'estar' is for location or temporary state.
⭐ Usage Tips
Action vs. State
If you want to describe the action of sitting down, use the verb 'sentarse' (e.g., 'Ellos se sientan' - They sit down). 'Sentados' describes the resulting position.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: sentados
Question 1 of 2
Which group of people would be correctly described as 'sentadas'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'sentados' and 'sentadas'?
'Sentados' is the masculine plural form, used for a group of men or a mixed group (men and women). 'Sentadas' is the feminine plural form, used only for a group of women. Both mean 'seated.'
Why is this word often used with 'estar'?
'Sentados' describes the temporary position or state of being seated. In Spanish, we use 'estar' to talk about location and temporary states, while 'ser' is reserved for permanent identity.